August 22 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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Paddy Power Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Paddy Power Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 15-875 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been on AW and latest was an emphatic success over C&D last November; never involved in three runs this season but she's now only 2lb higher than for last win and needs watching in market back on AW.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Cariad

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

4-16 on AW and 0-11 on turf, with no joy on either this year but there were two minor honours; acts on soft, probably on heavy; others have more pressing claims, including as she is unraced over this far.

14/1

6th

2

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cariad

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Four AW wins include two here over shorter; has so far drawn a blank in 2024 but hasn't been running badly and she's been bang there on her two previous runs over C&D.

3/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cariad

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

She ran respectably off this mark in two starts last month, third behind an unexposed rival at Southwell last time (second and fifth have won since); should remain competitive and this is slightly easier than last time.

6/1

Form: 295726 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Polytrack specialist who recorded his fifth AW win in January; 0-7 on turf and was well held at Yarmouth three weeks ago but he went very close at Kempton (1m, AW) on his penultimate run and is a big player if he can recapture that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Kempton (AW)

Got No Dollars

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in January but that was a narrow success in a small field and he's been disappointing in three runs since; others preferred.

25/1

6th

10

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Kempton (AW)

Got No Dollars

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in January but that was a narrow success in a small field and he's been disappointing in three runs since; others preferred.

25/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Got No Dollars

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stuart Williams

midfield

9/1

Form: 049836 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

Form: 515673

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when swooping late off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in April; hasn't hit the same level in four runs since but his latest third at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) was an eyecatching effort from off the pace; has claims if he can back that up and he's in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.

13/2

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9th

8

(6)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player.

9/2

Form: 400609 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won off 3lb higher over C&D in February but he's lost his way since then; now returns to AW but he's finished out the back in last two runs and needs a major revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

H Key Lails

9st 12lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent this year and recorded a clearcut win at Lingfield (7f, good) returned to turf last time but everything went his way (made all against favoured near rail); no certainty to defy a 6lb rise.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Races mainly on AW where he has six wins; 1-15 in this sphere and may be worth waiting until he returns to AW.

11/2

3rd

3

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent spell under Ryan Kavanagh during the winter but resumes from a short break still on a career-high mark as a result (3lb above his highest successful rating); more likely than most to give his running, though, possibly from the front again.

5/1

Form: 095-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big prices in all four runs, most recently on his handicap/stable debut at Chepstow (1m2f, visor added) last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he needs a transformation on this drop back in trip.
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13

(11)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:20 Salisbury

Juan Cool Dude

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eddie Edge

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who was a close second of 12 at Wolverhampton (extended 1m, AW) in October but has finished no nearer than fifth in five starts this year; has tried other aids, hood and eyeshield today; looks unlikely.

33/1

7th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:12 Brighton

Juan Cool Dude

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who's been as far as 1m4f and hasn't run in a sprint since his debut; has been making the running over further of late but whether he'll be able to from the outside stall round here is a question and he has something to find anyway.

20/1

8th

8

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Juan Cool Dude

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who's not without hope off this mark if the first-time tongue-tie helps back from a seven-week break; best efforts have come on Tapeta but he's only had a few runs on turf to date.

10/1

Form: P03504 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Just one win form 23 starts on turf but he's 3-8 on AW including a C&D win; never dangerous after a slow start back here (7f) two weeks ago but he ran into some trouble behind a resurgent rival in that race; dropped another 2lb and he's not ruled out back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

C&D win last summer; best effort for some time when getting up late to beat Havana Touch by a nose at Lingfield six weeks ago (7f, AW); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

15/2

1st

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

11/2

Form: 8-8833

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was a respectable 3l third at Bath (5f, good to soft) last time but his mark has bottomed out now and not sure this step up to 7f will suit (can take strong hold); others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zeno

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark with a narrow success in a four-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; dropped away over C&D last time and others bring stronger claims.

10/1

7th

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zeno

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when beating Battle Point at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; that was a last-gasp win in a four-runner race but he travelled well for a long way and is only 2lb higher here; respected back on Tapeta.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Zeno

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Best effort since debut when making the frame at Chelmsford last week but was still beaten just over 3l; more is needed.

4/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Meng Tian

The Times:

Cariad

D Express:

Bold Suitor

The Sun:

Got No Dollars

The Guardian:

Covert Mission

Daily Mail:

Cariad

The Star:

Cariad

RP RATINGS:

Meng Tian

POSTDATA:

Meng Tian

NEWMARKET:

Meng Tian

Telegraph:

Meng Tian

Daily Mirror:

Meng Tian

Daily Record:

Meng Tian